French Apple Cake
Total Time
1 hour 20 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
(45)
Ingredients
8 servings
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth.
Step 3
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then whisk in the vanilla extract.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon until just combined.
Step 6
Fold in the apple cubes until they are evenly distributed.
Step 7
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 8
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.
Step 10
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Chef's notes
This cake is best enjoyed the day it is made.
Feel free to use a mix of apple varieties for a more complex flavor.
The cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
